@BKatz2026 23.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Boston
Katz
Heyworth (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 165LBS
S/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Jokers
5' 11" • 165LBS
S/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Jokers
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/25
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/25
27
Hard Hit %
2/19/25
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/25
84
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/25
302
Distance (max)
2/19/25
64
Sweet Spot %
2/19/25
7.41
60-yd
2/19/25
4.10
30-yd
2/19/25
1.83
10-yd
2/19/25
18.5
Run speed (max)
2/19/25
80
INF Velo
2/19/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
2/19/25
80 - 81
Velo Range
2/19/25
1917
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Changeup
75.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
2/19/25
1573
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/25
Curveball
71 - 72
Velo Range
6/13/24
2058
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Slider
68 - 70
Velo Range
2/19/25
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/25
Positional Tools
2025
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.5
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2358
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4536
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1885
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2052
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1573
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2142
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1917
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2058
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2096
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1898
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,922
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 69.2
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,200
Spin Rate (max)
2,052
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.8
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.8
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,573
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.0
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 61.6
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,058
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
63.5
Velocity (max)
58.9 - 63.5
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,096
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
74.7
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,940
Spin Rate (max)
1,898
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
1.57
RSI (max)
20.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
54.74
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
57.22
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Peoria Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 2, 2025
- Peoria Preseason ID: Infielder Analysis - May 2, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- Peoria Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- Peoria Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- Central Illinois Open: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 28, 2023
- Central Illinois Open: Positional Analysis - Sep 26, 2023
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Proportionate frame.
Hit: . Balanced base, toe-taps into a medium stride, some load in the hands at footstrike. Longer and flat path, on the barrel some with line-drive contact. 69.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4, arm has life.
Defense: Sure-handed, hands work out front, glove-tap for timing and rhythm, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.74 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Proportionate frame.
Delivery: Uptempo mover with a high leg lift and coil; tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full, clean arm action from a ¾ slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight; mixed in a two-seam with occasional run. T1922, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape with sharp downer action. T2200, 2052 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sharper horizontal action. T2184, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 75 mph. Slight fade at the end with some deceleration. T1698, 1573 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: SH. Tall, narrow setup, high up/down leg lift. Flat path, uphill at time, direct. 59 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays from the ground up, steady hands and packs through exchange.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg kick, moves athletically downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short, efficient, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Has some cut to it, throws for strikes. T1987, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, lands, plays down in the zone. T2164, 2058 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. Throws for strikes, locates well to the glove side. T2170, 2096 average rpm.
CUT: 71-75 mph. Has depth to it, located well to both sides of the plate.